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The painting "Iron in the clouds - for Strastnoy Boulevard - 1925" of El Lissitzky is a masterful example of symbiosis between art and architecture, merging concepts that go beyond mere visual representation. This work shows the constructivist influence that Lissitzky knew masterfully adapt and reinterpret. Artist, architect, designer and photographer, Lissitzky was a pioneering figure of avant -garde art in Russia, having a futuristic and transforming vision of spaces and art function.
Observing "iron in the clouds", one immediately perceives a structure that, although floating, transmits robustness and firmness. The composition focuses on clear and defined geometric shapes; straight lines and curves harmonize to create a sensation of movement and dynamism. In a background of balanced tones of blue and gray, the prominence of the metallic tone stands out, suggesting modernity and innovation.
The elements in the painting seem to play with the idea of vertical construction, a reference perhaps to the radical architectural projects of their time. The very title of the work suggests an attempt to express progress, iron as a symbol of industrialization and clouds as a challenge to the heights, integrating to the sky itself. It is a clear reflection of constructivist ideology, which promoted the use of art as a tool for social and technological transformation.
The Lissitzky was a deeply influenced artist committed to the Russian revolution and his vision of a new society. This commitment is palpable in his work, where he always seeks to unite the artistic with the functional. In this sense, "iron in the clouds" can be seen as a utopian vision of the urban future, where buildings seem to want to reach and dialogue with heaven.
In addition, we cannot forget the enormous influence that Lissitzky exerted through his work on the development of graphic art and typography. His research on typography and graphic design is intertwined in this work, where each line and each way seems to be carefully calculated, not only to produce a shocking visual impression, but to transmit a deeper message of progress and modernity.
Finally, it is essential to remember that this work belongs to a series of projects and paintings in which Lissitzky explored the concept of "Proun" (projects for the affirmation of the new), terms that he coined to describe his artistic and architectural vision. These PROUNS were not simple paintings, but spatial studies that intended to merge painting, architecture and design.
"Iron in the clouds - for Strastnoy Boulevard - 1925" is undoubtedly a symbol of constructivist fervor and a testimony of the revolutionary thought of the Lissitzky. It is a work that continues to challenge and fascinate contemporary observers, inviting us to reflect on the relationship between art, architecture and social progress.
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